The renovation of Harbin Park began in 2017 as multi-year effort to upgrade one of the City's premier parks. In 2016 a concept master plan was developed, with input from public meetings and in 2017 three buildings were demolished to make way for the first stage of the planned improvements. The City was awarded $1 million in State Capital Funding to assist with the project costs.

Project Timeline

2021: 1.5 mile perimeter loop trail completed

2022-2023: Construction of a new pavilion overlooking the 'sledding hill', restrooms, and eight pickleball courts 

2024: New playground, restrooms and shelter opens 

2025: New splash pad opens 

2025: Disc Golf course upgraded

2025: Lower Harbin shelter replacements, bathroom upgrade and resurfacing of playing courts

2026 (planned): Further Lower Harbin shelter replacements 

Media

• Journal-News - It’s open! New splash pad at Fairfield’s Harbin Park has 15 features
• Journal-News - Harbin Playground Opens
• Journal-News - Harbin $7.5 M Transformation
• Journal-News - Harbin Park Project Moves Forward
• Enquirer - Fairfield's Harbin Park Renovation to Add Multi-Ability Playground
• Ohio House of Representatives - Announcing $4.5 Million in Funding for Butler County Projects (2022)
• Ohio House of Representatives - Capital Budget Funding Requests Approved (2022)
• Ohio House of Representatives - Announcing Millions in State Funding (2020)

Progress Updates